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Paul DeJong's Recovery: Eyeing All-Star Comeback After Surgery

5/1/2025

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Paul DeJong faced a challenging setback after surgery on April 15 to mend his broken nose, sinuses, and orbital plate from a pitch injury. As he embarks on his recovery journey, the Nationals are prioritizing not just his physical healing but also his mental readiness to step back into the batter's box, with a hopeful return around the All-Star break.

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Paul DeJong faced a challenging setback after surgery on April 15 to mend his broken nose, sinuses, and orbital plate from a pitch injury. As he embarks on his recovery journey, the Nationals are prioritizing not just his physical healing but also his mental readiness to step back into the batter's box, with a hopeful return around the All-Star break.